Total Yards
Clemson210
Nebraska361
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Nebraska at Clemson
Jan 1, 2009 • Completed • Neutral Site
GATOR BOWL
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
26 - 21
NC
Home
Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Clemson250
Nebraska236
Rushing Yards
Clemson4
Nebraska125
Turnovers
Clemson2
Nebraska3
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson15:14
Nebraska20:23
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nebraska holds off Clemson 26-21
Nebraska finished ahead of Clemson 26-21 on Jan 1, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Nebraska finished ahead of Clemson 26-21 on Jan 1, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Nebraska built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Nebraska 361; Clemson 210. Another key split was passing yards: Nebraska 236; Clemson 250.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Nebraska 361; Clemson 210
Passing yards
Nebraska 236; Clemson 250
Rushing yards
Nebraska 125; Clemson 4
Turnovers
Nebraska 3; Clemson 2
First downs
Nebraska 14; Clemson 14
Possession time
Nebraska 20:23; Clemson 15:14
Third downs
Nebraska 7-19; Clemson 3-16
Completions-attempts
Nebraska 19-36; Clemson 17-37
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 210 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 250 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 4 | 125 |
| First Downs | 14 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-16 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 8-81 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-37 | 19-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 15:14 | 20:23 |